{"id":7641,"date":"2020-06-28T13:58:08","date_gmt":"2020-06-28T13:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/?p=7641"},"modified":"2020-06-28T13:58:08","modified_gmt":"2020-06-28T13:58:08","slug":"armedforcesweek-concludes-on-a-high-note","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/armedforcesweek-concludes-on-a-high-note\/","title":{"rendered":"#ArmedForcesWeek concludes on a high note"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=&rdquo;4_4&Prime;][et_pb_text]<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<\/p><p>This entire week went by too fast. It was a chance for us to celebrate the men and women that are holding the front lines so we don&rsquo;t have to. <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>A lot of the events happened virtually as the week was spent celebrating our armed forces community. We hope it gave a boost to their morale! Let&rsquo;s take a look at some of our favourite #ArmedForcesWeek moments: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>Love the sound of music? Check out this neat performance by the army, navy and airforce: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276821323021459457\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Sound on! &#128266;&#127926;<br><br>Thank you for voting! Enjoy the sounds of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RAFMusic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RAFMusic<\/a> as we celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesDay<\/a>.<br><br>&#127926; The Army, the Navy and the Air Force &#127926;<br><br>Find out more about the RAF Music Services here: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z1bJJZaoSu\">https:\/\/t.co\/z1bJJZaoSu<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q0fHx3ZOve\">https:\/\/t.co\/Q0fHx3ZOve<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276821323021459457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>There was also a sweet message from the Queen: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1276790880150663168\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&ldquo;The Duke of Edinburgh and I join many around the United Kingdom in celebrating Armed Forces Day, and the efforts of our military both at home and overseas&rdquo;<br><br>A message from Her Majesty The Queen on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesDay<\/a> &#127468;&#127463; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/GRYzzhja4u\">pic.twitter.com\/GRYzzhja4u<\/a><\/p>&mdash; The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1276790880150663168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ministry of Defence put things into perspective with this video of all the places our troops are toiling in: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/status\/1276878009434324992\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Armed Forces Day is a day to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SaluteOurForces?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SaluteOurForces<\/a> and recognise the tremendous work they do at home and overseas to help keep Britain safe.<br><br>At any moment there are around 11,000 members of the UK Armed Forces deployed on operations around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TBuMEUx95Z\">pic.twitter.com\/TBuMEUx95Z<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ministry of Defence &#127468;&#127463; (@DefenceHQ) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DefenceHQ\/status\/1276878009434324992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>Even the Department of Health and Social Care had to step in to say their bit of thanks to our soldiers. Where would we be if they weren&rsquo;t helping us fight the pandemic? <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSCgovuk\/status\/1275345347628457986\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As we celebrate <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesWeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesWeek<\/a>, we want to say a massive THANK YOU to our service personnel for all their hard work and support in the response to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/coronavirus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#coronavirus<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArmedForcesDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ArmedForcesDay<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ch0TgwVCti\">pic.twitter.com\/Ch0TgwVCti<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Department of Health and Social Care (@DHSCgovuk) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSCgovuk\/status\/1275345347628457986?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 23, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>We loved this interview with a member of the Challenger 2 Main Battle Rank Crew. Ever wondered how a tank crew works? Check it out: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/youtube {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DDlYlukZR0E\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"What is it like to work on a Tank | Armed Forces Day | British Army\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DDlYlukZR0E?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>The British Army released this video showcasing some incredible moments: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1276794974651265024\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Today is <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesDay<\/a>: although we can't celebrate the work of the Army as we'd wish, we can show the amazing story of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/YourArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#YourArmy<\/a>, a globally deployed Army. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BeTheBest?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BeTheBest<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/InternationalByDesign?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#InternationalByDesign<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7YyxEaz0Od\">pic.twitter.com\/7YyxEaz0Od<\/a><\/p>&mdash; British Army (@BritishArmy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1276794974651265024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>RAF celebrated the end of the week with some spectacular flypasts: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276896820514435074\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We hope you have enjoyed <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesWeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesWeek<\/a>. We've enjoyed bringing you stories from across the RAF.<br><br>The week culminated in flypasts by the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/rafredarrows?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RAFRedArrows<\/a> over the skies of North Yorks for this year's <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArmedForcesDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ArmedForcesDay<\/a>, flying over Scarborough, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RAF_Leeming?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RAF_Leeming<\/a> &amp; Catterick Garrison. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cLYfbpOVrQ\">pic.twitter.com\/cLYfbpOVrQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Air Force (@RoyalAirForce) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276896820514435074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>And this video commemorated the veterans who continue to play an important role for the service: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/youtube {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QAsmE51-6qM\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Armed Forces Week 2020 | RAF Regiment on Ex Saif Sareea 3\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QAsmE51-6qM?feature=oembed\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>This video from Royal Navy&rsquo;s HMS Tamar will warm your heart: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1276958422324445185\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our sentiments exactly <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hms_tamar?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@hms_tamar<\/a>. Thank you to everyone for their support today on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesDay<\/a> and throughout the rest of the year. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eHCLmdKdpe\">https:\/\/t.co\/eHCLmdKdpe<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Royal Navy (@RoyalNavy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1276958422324445185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 27, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen to British Army&rsquo;s most senior man in uniform talk about the celebrations: <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- divi:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirginRadioUK\/status\/1275024045952679947\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Glenn Haughton OBE (<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SEAC_Defence?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@SEAC_Defence<\/a>), the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BritishArmy<\/a>'s most senior soldier, explains how <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ArmedForcesDay?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@ArmedForcesDay<\/a> will be celebrated differently this year, and how you can still show your support <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ArmedForcesWeek?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ArmedForcesWeek<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/chrisevansbreakfastshow?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#chrisevansbreakfastshow<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2XI9PtL0wD\">pic.twitter.com\/2XI9PtL0wD<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Virgin Radio UK (@VirginRadioUK) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirginRadioUK\/status\/1275024045952679947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 22, 2020<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/divi:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- divi:paragraph -->\n<p>What about you folks at home? How did you commemorate our soldiers? Let us know in the comments! <\/p>\n<!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Photo Credit: RAF<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7642,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This entire week went by too fast. It was a chance for us to celebrate the men and women that are holding the front lines so we don't have to. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lot of the events happened virtually as the week was spent celebrating our armed forces community. We hope it gave a boost to their morale! Let's take a look at some of our favourite #ArmedForcesWeek moments: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Love the sound of music? Check out this neat performance by the army, navy and airforce: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276821323021459457\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276821323021459457\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There was also a sweet message from the Queen: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1276790880150663168\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalFamily\/status\/1276790880150663168\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Ministry of Defence put things into perspective with this video of all the places our troops are toiling in: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/status\/1276878009434324992\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/i\/status\/1276878009434324992\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even the Department of Health and Social Care had to step in to say their bit of thanks to our soldiers. Where would we be if they weren't helping us fight the pandemic? <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSCgovuk\/status\/1275345347628457986\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/DHSCgovuk\/status\/1275345347628457986\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>We loved this interview with a member of the Challenger 2 Main Battle Rank Crew. Ever wondered how a tank crew works? Check it out: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/youtube {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/DDlYlukZR0E\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/DDlYlukZR0E\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The British Army released this video showcasing some incredible moments: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1276794974651265024\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/BritishArmy\/status\/1276794974651265024\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RAF celebrated the end of the week with some spectacular flypasts: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276896820514435074\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalAirForce\/status\/1276896820514435074\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>And this video commemorated the veterans who continue to play an important role for the service: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/youtube {\"url\":\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QAsmE51-6qM\",\"type\":\"video\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"youtube\",\"className\":\"wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/QAsmE51-6qM\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/youtube -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This video from Royal Navy's HMS Tamar will warm your heart: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1276958422324445185\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/RoyalNavy\/status\/1276958422324445185\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Listen to British Army's most senior man in uniform talk about the celebrations: <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:core-embed\/twitter {\"url\":\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirginRadioUK\/status\/1275024045952679947\",\"type\":\"rich\",\"providerNameSlug\":\"twitter\",\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-twitter wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/twitter.com\/VirginRadioUK\/status\/1275024045952679947\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:core-embed\/twitter -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>What about you folks at home? 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